Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,740kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 219kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,740kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 weighs 219kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 557kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | 1 | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 219kg lighter empty
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that carries 1,740kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 carries 1,740kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 219kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 219kg lighter empty than the Brian James Digger Plant 2.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2, by 1,740kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Digger Plant 2 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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